Have Cdl, but no experience. I can't go OTR because of parole.......

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  1. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    I agree with the advice @Chinatown gave to ask again. However I would advise caution in doing this. I would advise to wait until the next time you see this PO to ask. Some of these POs are supervising thousands of people. Last thing you want to become is a PITA.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    TransAm has a Texas Regional and they might hire you for that, if you graduate from cdl school.
    One guy in Dallas works there on that account and runs to Houston every day and back home in Dallas every evening.
    Some household movers might hire you if they don't require a bond. I don't know for sure though; that's a guess. These companies might let you drive box trucks or even 18 wheelers later within Texas.
    This can be hard work, but it's a start. Helping pack household goods or office furniture and loading/unloading trucks.

    Aslin's American Movers, Inc.
    2806 Austin St, Texarkana

    Bill's Movers
    1407 Texas Blvd, Texarkana
     
  4. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Redi mix concrete or dirt aggregate haulers.
     
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  5. Cam Roberts

    Cam Roberts Road Train Member

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    You would be a good candidate for a trash truck. Pays better than McDonald’s and they hire felons no problem buddy
     
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  6. Chinatown

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    Good idea, check with the companies that pick up garbage/trash in your area.
    www.homeadvisor.com should have a list of trash removal companies and curbside garbage companies such as Waste Management.
     
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  7. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Excalibur Transportation in Texarkana run loads out of Cooper Tires to south Tx and DFW. Don't know what they want for experience.
     
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  8. Moose1958

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    I would advise caution here. Just because Texas is "in state" does not mean this person can be away from home over night. The OP needs to find out what their boundaries are first. If this OP is on "intensive" probation they can't leave their hometown without an OK. With the OPs statements about approvals I'm beginning to think the OP is anchored at home or at least that region. We will not know any of this until the OP tells us what their boundary is.
     
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  9. Lepton1

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    Look into oil field companies. Texarkana should have quite a few options. Oil field drivers make good money. You can make better money if you get your tanker and hazmat endordendors. The hazmat might be an issue, depending on your crime, but if you can get it then absolutely, positively get it.

    Good luck on your journey to life improvement.
     
  10. Houndguy

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    I would think any construction company would take you. A CDL comes in useful for them, again though I've no idea about the experience.

    I've looked a little bit into Cement trucks but they all seem to want at least 6 months OTR experience here in Florida. Good luck
     
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  11. TripleSix

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    Food service. They should have a small terminal/drop yard in your area and a bigger hub somewhere s in the state and shuttle trailers back and forth. It won’t pay as well as the delivery guys, but it will get your foot in the door.

    Or try your local beer distribution warehouse. Hard work, and they will probably send you into the hood, but you’re bringing in the beer and everyone in the hood will be glad to see you.

    Luck in battle.
     
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